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This was probably the most exciting bookstore I've ever been in. If you love books this is a great stop in Portland - you can find just about anything you are looking for on any topic - and when you're lucky you can find used...More

This was the last stop on a ten day trip. Even though my luggage was stuffed I couldn't resist buying some books.
All book lovers definitely need to stop here, just for a chance to soak in all the lovely reading material. If I lived...More

Fun to walk around the many levels. They ANYTHING you would want. We arrived around 9 am on Sunday. After Powell's we checked out some of downtown. Later that afternoon Powell's was almost too busy to enjoy that "just browsing" vibe.

Great collection of books
A comfortable shopping experience
An experience not to be missed
Extremely knowledgeable enthusiastic staff
Coffee shop attached
Parking garage - I suggest you check it out
I personally prefer to park elsewhere

New books, used books, helpful staff...what's not to like? Oh and it's independent & has a good coffee shop! It's a bit funky (in a good way) & the books are inexpensive. Bring a list of books that you are interested in....or you might wind...More

It was very interesting to see the giant bookstore I'd heard so much about. They truly have a huge selection. It's not always easy to find what you're looking for, but the employees were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I was a bit disappointed in the...More

Powell's city of books is a massive book store located in Portland, OR. Four? Floors of books and various games, toys and souvenir t-shirts can be purchased here. There's also a coffee cafe and random places to sit, eat and read. There's a rare book...More